Air bag type lumbar and cervical vertebra electric heating physiotherapy instrument
By designing an airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device, which combines an inflatable airbag and a heating pad, portable and personalized lumbar and cervical spine treatment has been achieved. This solves the problems of inconvenience in carrying existing equipment and insufficient temperature regulation, and meets the needs of troops in field training.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422259717.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing physiotherapy equipment is inconvenient to carry and cannot be used in the field. There is a lack of portable, safe and effective equipment for treating lumbar and cervical pain in troops during field training. Furthermore, existing equipment is inadequate in terms of temperature regulation and personalized treatment.
An airbag-type electrothermal therapy device for the lumbar and cervical spine was designed. It combines an inflatable airbag with a heating pad. By adjusting the pressure and temperature of the airbag, personalized treatment can be achieved. It is powered by a portable DC power supply and is suitable for the treatment of the waist and neck.
It enables portable and personalized lumbar and cervical spine treatment, which can be used in the field, ensuring the timeliness and safety of treatment. Moreover, one device can be used for cervical and lumbar spine treatment at the same time, meeting the needs of troops performing field missions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of physiotherapy equipment technology, specifically relating to an airbag-type electrothermal physiotherapy device for the lumbar and cervical spine. Background Technology
[0002] Military drivers face harsher working conditions than truck drivers, frequently traversing bumpy, uneven roads, resulting in more severe impacts or external forces on their lower backs. While some medical devices are used in treatment for injuries or illnesses, these devices suffer from several drawbacks: firstly, they require patient appointments, often resulting in waiting times and uncertain effectiveness; secondly, their bulky size limits their use to medical stations, teams, or hospitals; thirdly, they are primarily used for treatment, offering limited effectiveness in preventing lower back and cervical pain; and fourthly, they fail to consider the practicalities of field training and cannot meet the needs of troops performing field missions. Furthermore, frontline troops often face water and power shortages during field training or combat, making many instruments inconvenient to use. Therefore, based on the actual conditions of combat units, grassroots officers and soldiers urgently need a portable, easy-to-operate, safe, effective, medically sound, versatile, and widely applicable bone and joint therapy device.
[0003] In existing technologies, some people use hot water in bamboo tubes for physiotherapy. However, bamboo tubes are relatively hard and have a fixed size, requiring an additional section of bamboo to change to a different size. Hot water is readily available at medical stations but difficult to obtain in the wild. The hot water only lasts for a few minutes, and the temperature gradually decreases during use, resulting in poor overall effectiveness. Chinese patent CN213821936U provides a lumbar support belt with an inflatable airbag, including a lumbar support belt body. The two ends of the lumbar support belt body are respectively connected to a first elastic wing belt and a second elastic wing belt. It uses elastic wing belts, but as the usage time increases, the elasticity of the elastic wing belts gradually decreases, and the elastic belts cannot provide good support. At the same time, there are no functional auxiliary treatment components. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides an airbag-type electrothermal therapy device for the lumbar and cervical spine. By attaching an airbag with a heating pad to the waist or folding it and wearing it around the neck, the elastic airbag fully conforms to the pain point. By applying and depressurizing the airbag, the curvature of the vertebrae and the contact area with the pain point can be adjusted, thus finding the optimal treatment position for different patients. During treatment, the temperature of the electrothermal therapy can be adjusted to change the heat radiation intensity for different patients, achieving targeted and personalized treatment. Repeated depressurization and repressurization can also strengthen the lumbar muscles, correct the physiological curvature of the vertebrae, and thus re-establish a new fit between the tissues in the affected area, relieving clinical symptoms and achieving the goal of preventing the condition from progressing further or even curing it.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device, comprising an airbag, a heating pad, an airbag protective layer, a first restraint belt, and a second restraint belt. The first and second restraint belts are detachably connected to the airbag protective layer, and the two ends of the first and second restraint belts are respectively connected to a female buckle and a male buckle. The airbag protective layer wraps around the outside of the airbag and includes a front airbag protective layer and a rear airbag protective layer, which, when connected, form a bag-shaped layer that fits the airbag. An airbag inlet is provided on the airbag, and the airbag inlet is connected to a pressure relief valve and a handheld air pump in sequence through an air supply and release hose. A heating pad is provided in the middle of the front airbag protective layer, and the heating pad is connected to a portable DC power supply. A first connecting ear and a second connecting ear are provided on one side of each end of the rear airbag protective layer, and a female connecting buckle is provided on the first and second connecting ears.
[0006] Furthermore, the first and second restraint straps are connected to the rear airbag partition via restraint strap female buckles and folding female buckles, Velcro, snaps, or strap loops.
[0007] Furthermore, the first and second restraint straps are adjustable-length nylon restraint straps.
[0008] Furthermore, the airbag is available in two length sizes, and there is an opening at the seam between the front and rear airbag protective layers, with a zipper installed at the opening.
[0009] Furthermore, a folded positioning centerline is provided on the rear airbag diaphragm.
[0010] Furthermore, the first and second connecting ears are made of cotton, cowhide, or sheepskin, and the rear airbag diaphragm is made of cowhide or sheepskin.
[0011] Furthermore, the heating pad uses a far-infrared heating pad, and the heating pad is connected to a heating pad temperature controller and a heating pad power plug.
[0012] Furthermore, the female-female connector can be a snap fastener, a buckle assembly, or Velcro.
[0013] Furthermore, the gas delivery and unloading hose is also connected to a pressure gauge.
[0014] Furthermore, the first and second restraint straps are parallel.
[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: By binding the airbag with a heating pad to the waist or folding it and wearing it around the neck, the elastic airbag fully conforms to the pain point. By adjusting the pressure of the airbag and depressurizing it, the user can find the optimal treatment position suitable for different patients. On the one hand, it saves costs, as one instrument achieves two purposes: cervical and lumbar spine treatment. On the other hand, by wearing it, physiotherapy is achieved, ensuring timeliness while being easy to carry. The elastic airbag and adjustable pressure allow for flexible adjustment of the contact surface between the treatment device and the pain point. The appropriate heating temperature can be adjusted by electric heating. It is powered by a portable DC power supply, ensuring personal safety. The airbag structure meets individual needs, is highly practical, and is easy to promote in the military and the market. It is simple to operate and inexpensive, enabling widespread use. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a frontal anatomical view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a anatomical view of the back of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a folded external view of the present invention.
[0019] In the attached diagram, 1-airbag, 2-heating pad, 3-heating pad wire, 4-heating pad thermostat, 5-heating pad power plug, 6-restraint strap, 6a-restraint strap, 7-restraint strap female buckle, 8-snap snap female buckle, 9-right connecting ear, 91-left connecting ear, 10-airbag front protective layer, 11-snap snap buckle, 12-restraint strap buckle, 13-air supply and unloading hose, 131-air inlet nozzle, 14-pressure relief valve, 15-handheld air pump, 16-airbag rear protective layer, 17-folding buckle, 171-restraint strap female buckle, 18-right connecting ear buckle, 19-first connecting ear female buckle, 181-left connecting ear buckle, 191-second connecting ear female buckle, 20-folding female buckle, 201-restraint strap buckle, 21-folding positioning centerline. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0021] The terms "front" and "back" in this utility model refer to the relative positions of the airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device in use, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0022] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2The present invention provides an airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device, comprising an airbag 1, a heating pad 2, and an airbag protective layer. The airbag protective layer wraps around the outside of the airbag 1 and includes a front airbag protective layer 10 and a rear airbag protective layer 16 connected together to form a bag-shaped space that fits the airbag 1. An airbag inlet nozzle 131 is provided on the airbag 1. One end of an air supply and release hose 13 is connected to the airbag inlet nozzle 131, and the other end is sequentially connected to a pressure relief valve 14 and a handheld air pump 15. The airbag 1 is fitted inside the front airbag protective layer 10 and the rear airbag protective layer 16. A heating pad 2 is provided in the middle of the front airbag protective layer 10. A heating pad wire 3 is provided on the heating pad 2, which is connected to a heating pad thermostat 4 and a heating pad power plug 5. To ensure safety, the heating pad 2 is powered by a DC safe voltage. The rear airbag protective layer... The airbag rear protective layer 16 is symmetrically and equidistantly arranged with folding male buckles 17, folding female buckles 20, second connecting ear female buckles 191, and first connecting ear female buckles 19; the airbag rear protective layer 16 is provided with first connecting ears 9 and second connecting ears 91 on one side at both ends along the length direction; the second connecting ear 91 has a left connecting ear male buckle 181 and a snap buckle 11, and the first connecting ear 9 has a first connecting ear female buckle 18 and a snap buckle female buckle 8; the airbag rear protective layer 16 is provided with a folding positioning center line 21 along the length direction, which can be used as a folding mark; the first restraint belt 6 has a restraint belt female buckle 7, restraint belt male buckle 12, folding male buckle 17, and restraint belt female buckle 171; the second restraint belt 61 has a restraint belt female buckle 7, restraint belt male buckle 12, folding female buckle 20, and restraint belt buckle 201; the first restraint belt 6 and the second restraint belt 61 are parallel.
[0023] The snap buttons 8 or 11 have at least two rows for easy adjustment of tightness. The first connecting ear 9 and the second connecting ear 91 are made of cotton, cowhide or sheepskin.
[0024] The first restraint strap 6 and the second restraint strap 61 can be detachably connected to the airbag protection compartment in the following ways: the first restraint strap 6 and the second restraint strap 61 are connected by a restraint strap female buckle and a folding female buckle, or by Velcro, or by a snap fastener to the airbag rear protection compartment 16. Multiple loops can be evenly spaced on the airbag rear protection compartment 16, and the first restraint strap 6 and the second restraint strap 61 pass through the loops to connect to the airbag rear protection compartment 16.
[0025] The folding male buckle 17, the folding female buckle 20, the first connecting female buckle 19, and the second connecting female buckle 191 are made of Velcro.
[0026] The snap fastener assembly includes a female snap fastener 8 and a male snap fastener 11. The buckle assembly includes a female buckle and a male buckle. The buckle assembly is located on the outside of the first connecting ear 9 and the second connecting ear 91. It does not come into contact with the skin in use. The first connecting ear 9 and the second connecting ear 91 come into contact with the skin to improve comfort.
[0027] Preferably, the rear airbag liner 16 is made of cowhide or sheepskin, which has a certain strength and is sturdy and durable.
[0028] In Example 1, when this utility model is used as a lumbar support device: the female buckle 171 of the first binding strap 6 is bonded to the folding buckle 17, the female buckle 201 of the second binding strap 61 is bonded to the folding female buckle 20, the front protective layer 10 of the airbag is attached to the lower back, the rear protective layer 16 of the airbag faces backward, and the first binding strap 6 and the second binding strap 61 are connected at the front abdomen of the human body through the female buckle 7 and the binding strap buckle 12, thereby fixing the airbag type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device to the waist. Close the pressure relief valve 14 and repeatedly squeeze and release the handheld air pump 15 to pressurize the airbag 1 to an appropriate pressure (inflation) until the user feels the pressure is suitable. Connect the heating pad power plug 5, turn on the heating pad thermostat 4, and power the heating pad 2 through the heating pad wire 3. Adjust the temperature to a suitable temperature through the heating pad thermostat 4 and maintain it for 30 minutes. During the heat preservation process, the pressure relief valve 14 and the handheld air pump 15 can be used together to repeatedly pressurize and depress the airbag 1, thereby achieving the purpose of exercising muscles and correcting the physiological curvature of the vertebrae. It can also be used to prevent the loss of the physiological curvature of the vertebrae. When finished, release the pressure of the airbag 1 through the pressure relief valve 14, unplug the heating pad power plug 5 to cut off the power, unfasten the female buckle 7 and the female buckle 12 of the restraint strap, and remove the airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device from the waist. Remove the first restraint strap 6 and the second restraint strap 61; remove the pressure relief valve 14 and the handheld air pump 15 and store them for future use.
[0029] Example 2: In actual use, the airbag 1 can be replaced. When used as a cervical spine care device, in order to avoid the possibility that the airbag 1 is too large and may compress the blood vessels and trachea in the neck when it is pressurized (inflated), a shorter airbag is used so that it only presses on the back of the neck and there is a gap on the side of the neck. The overall width of the airbag protective layer is slightly larger than the length of the neck. The upper and lower edges of the airbag protective layer bear part of the resistance, which can prevent the trachea from being compressed.
[0030] When this utility model is used as a cervical spine care device: The first restraint strap 6 and the second restraint strap 61 are removed from the folding buckle 17 and folding nut 20. The airbag rear protective layer 16 is folded along the folding positioning center line 21, and the folding buckle 17 and folding nut 20 on the airbag rear protective layer 16 are glued together. At this time, the airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device is approximately collar-shaped. In use, the folded airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device with the heating pad 2 is placed at the back of the neck, with the folding positioning center line 21 facing upwards, around the neck. The snap nut 8 on the first connecting ear 9 and the snap nut 11 on the second connecting ear 91 are fastened together, forming a collar-shaped "O" ring. The pressure relief valve 14 is closed, and the hand-held air pump 15 is repeatedly squeezed and released to activate the airbag. 1. Pressurize to the appropriate pressure (inflation) until the user feels the pressure is suitable. Connect the heating pad power plug 5, turn on the heating pad thermostat 4, and power the heating pad 2 through the heating pad wire 3. Adjust the temperature to the appropriate temperature through the heating pad thermostat 4 and maintain it for 30 minutes. During the heat preservation process, the pressure can be repeatedly increased and decreased through the pressure relief valve 14 and the hand-held air pump 15 to achieve the purpose of activating neck muscles and correcting the cervical spine. After use, release the pressure of the airbag 1 through the pressure relief valve 14, unplug the heating pad power plug 5 to cut off the power, unfasten the snap nut 8 on the first connecting ear 9 and the snap 11 on the second connecting ear 91, and remove the airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device from the neck and store it.
[0031] The cervical spine care device can be used for users of different body types by using the snap buttons 8 at different positions and connecting the second ear 91, thereby increasing the adjustable range of the airbag 1.
[0032] In practical use, the power supply can be a portable DC power supply, so that the airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device can follow the user wherever they go, without restricting the user's movement.
[0033] The advantages of using this utility model are: first, it saves costs, as one instrument can treat both cervical and lumbar spine issues; second, it provides physiotherapy through wearable devices, ensuring timeliness while being easy to carry; third, the flexible airbag and adjustable pressure allow for flexible adjustment of the contact surface between the treatment device and the pain point; fourth, it achieves appropriate temperature regulation through electric heating; fifth, it uses a portable DC power supply to ensure personal safety; and sixth, the airbag structure meets individual needs, making it highly practical and easy to promote in the military and the market.
[0034] The above content is only for illustrating the technical concept of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications made to the technical solution based on the technical concept proposed in this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A pneumatic lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device, characterized in that, The airbag (1), heating pad (2), airbag protective partition, first restraint strap (6) and second restraint strap (61) are detachably connected to the airbag protective partition. The two ends of the first restraint strap (6) and the second restraint strap (61) are respectively connected to a buckle and a buckle. The airbag protective partition wraps around the outside of the airbag (1). The airbag protective partition includes a front airbag protective partition (10) and a rear airbag protective partition (16), which are connected to form a bag-shaped partition that fits the airbag (1). The airbag (1) is provided with an airbag inlet nozzle (131), which is connected to a pressure relief valve (14) and a handheld air pump (15) in sequence through an air supply and discharge hose (13); a heating pad (2) is provided in the middle of the front protective layer (10) of the airbag, and the heating pad (2) is connected to a portable DC power supply; a first connecting ear (9) and a second connecting ear (91) are provided on one side of both ends of the rear protective layer (16) of the airbag, and a male and female connecting buckle is provided on the first connecting ear (9) and the second connecting ear (91).
2. The airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first restraint strap (6) and the second restraint strap (61) are connected to the airbag rear liner (16) by restraint strap female buckle and folding female buckle, Velcro, snap fastener or strap loop.
3. The airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first restraint strap (6) and the second restraint strap (61) are adjustable length nylon restraint straps.
4. The airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The airbag (1) has two length sizes. The front protective layer (10) and the rear protective layer (16) of the airbag have openings at the seams, and zippers are installed at the openings.
5. The airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A folded positioning centerline (21) is provided on the rear airbag diaphragm (16).
6. The airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting ear (9) and the second connecting ear (91) are made of cotton, cowhide or sheepskin, and the airbag rear diaphragm (16) is made of cowhide or sheepskin.
7. The airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating pad (2) is a far-infrared heating pad. The heating pad (2) is connected to a heating pad thermostat (4) and a heating pad power plug (5).
8. The airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The female-female connector can be a snap fastener, a buckle fastener, or Velcro.
9. The airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gas delivery and unloading hose (13) is also connected to a pressure gauge.
10. The airbag-type lumbar and cervical spine electrothermal therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first restraint band (6) and the second restraint band (61) are parallel.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Waist fixing band with inflatable air bag
CN213821936U